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- Q.Acacia Karroo Tree - A young Acacia Karroo tree leaves are turning pale green. How to treat it?
- Q.When Should I Transplant My Weeping Acacia Tree Into The Ground? - My tree (weeping Acacia) is about 1 yr. and 4 mo's. old. It stands about 7 ft. tall but the ...
- Q.Control Of Acacia Tree Sucker - Acacia tree cut down 18 months ago. Tree stub was treated; nevertheless, we are getting suckers shooting up all over ...
- Q.Root System Of Bailey Acacia - Our tree was planted as a young tree about 5 years ago. Our neighbor was told by her gardener that ...
- Q.Is An American Dogwood Of The Acacia Family - I am trying to find common names for plants of acacia besides bay leaves. Acacia families that grow in the ...
- Q.Purple Acacia Tree - I have a purple acacia tree. Looks sick. It was planted approx. 1 yr ago (maybe less), was growing fast, ...
- Q.Acacia Grown From Seed - I have grown an acacia from seed brought back from South Africa by my daughter and son in law. I ...
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Anonymous on
March 31, 2014Q.Acacia Karroo Tree
A young Acacia Karroo tree leaves are turning pale green. How to treat it?
Answered by
Nikki on
March 31, 2014
Certified ExpertA.This sounds like chlorosis. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-chlorosis-and-iron.htm
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- Asked by
jackierae on
September 8, 2014Q.when should I transplant my weeping Acacia tree into the ground?
My tree (weeping Acacia) is about 1 yr. and 4 mo's. old. It stands about 7 ft. tall but the base of the trunk is only a little larger than a pencil around.
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
September 9, 2014A.You can plant it anytime. You will need to stake it to make sure it can withstand wind. This article will be useful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
July 29, 2015Q.Control of acacia tree sucker
Acacia tree cut down 18 months ago. Tree stub was treated; nevertheless, we are getting suckers shooting up all over the garden. How can I eradicate this problem? This is in the south of France.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 29, 2015A.Cut the suckers and paint the fresh cuts with concentrated Round-Up. The tree will suck the Round-Up into its system and kill it. It may take a few applications, but will eventually kill the roots.
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Linda.outside2016 on
April 15, 2016
Redding, CA 96002Q.Root system of Bailey Acacia
Our tree was planted as a young tree about 5 years ago. Our neighbor was told by her gardener that our tree killed her shrub that was about 30 years old. I believe it was a Photinia about 5 feet tall. Do the roots of our Acacia grow down deep or spread out?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 17, 2016A.The root system of the Acacia Tree is both shallow and runs deep.
They are know for their fast growing and invasive root system.
Whether or not the roots killed off another tree is difficult to say, but is possible.
Here are some articles with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/acacia/acacia-tree-types.htm
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ccatdancing on
September 18, 2016
Crane Mo65633Q.Is an american Dogwood of the acacia family
I am trying to find common names for plants of acacia besides bay leaves. Acacia families that grow in the United States. For example, is an American Dogwood in the Acacia family?
- Answered by
Alisma on
September 18, 2016
Certified ExpertA.American Dogwood is a member of Cornaceae, or the Dogwood family, not the acacia family.
Acacias are members of the Fabaceae or pea/legume family. They actually share the family with many plants that grow in gardens in the United States, including many types of beans, peas, and ornamental flowers such as sweet peas. There are also many wild relatives in the family.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/different-vegetable-families.htm
The closest relative of Acacia that grows wild in the United States is probably the mesquite tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/mesquite/growing-mesquite-trees.htm
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jacky on
September 26, 2016
simi valley CA 93063Q.purple acacia tree
I have a purple acacia tree. Looks sick. It was planted approx. 1 yr ago (maybe less), was growing fast, beautiful purplish/blush colored, feather-like leaves. Now it looks almost yellowish, doesn't seem to be growing and just looks sad. Which makes me sad. Gets lots of afternoon sun, that area of my garden gets watered twice weekly. I have planted another purple acacia tree which is taking off beautifully. What is happening or what am I doing wrong? jacky schiller
- Answered by
Alisma on
September 26, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Your acacia might need fertilizer or might need to be watered less often. These desert plants don't need much water. Here are some other possibilities:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
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alanthomo on
November 8, 2016
ip309dpQ.Acacia grown from seed
I have grown an acacia from seed brought back from South Africa by my daughter and son in law. I must have had the seeds perhaps ten years before I planted them. They were out there about 16 years ago. I have got it indoors in a 12-inch pot. Have recently cut the top out and it's shooting again, now about 5 feet tall. Is there anything I can do to gain flowers? It's in multi purpose compost, watered on occasions. It's an impressive plant. I love it. It's like a Venus fly trap, closing up at night. Is there anything else I can do to encourage flowers, please?
- Answered by
Alisma on
November 9, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Increasing the level of light it receives could promote flowering. If possible, move it outside during the summer or during the days. Adding a source of phosphorus can also help promote blooms:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-not-blooming.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm
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